🔔 Montenegro Appellate Court Upholds Extradition of Do Kwon to South Korea !
On August 1, the Montenegro Appellate Court upheld the decision to extradite Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to South Korea. With no further appeals expected, his repatriation will be expedited. This ruling concludes a series of legal disputes over whether Kwon should be extradited to the U.S. or South Korea.
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🔔 South Korean Crypto Exchanges Encounter Unforeseen Supervisory Fees !
South Korea's new Virtual Asset User Protection Act mandates that major cryptocurrency exchanges like Upbit, Bithumb, and Coinone pay a supervisory fee based on their operating income, estimated around 300 million won ($220,000). This fee, part of revised regulations announced by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) on July 1, will support inspections by the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) starting next year.
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🔔 Bybit Launches Indian Digital Rupee CBDC Payment Option !
Bybit has added digital rupee (e-rupee) payments to its platform, enhancing security for Indian rupee transactions. This wallet-based option joins existing payment methods and aims to improve user trust and attract more merchants. The e-rupee, part of India's CBDC pilot, is currently used for peer-to-peer crypto transactions on Bybit.
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https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bybit-introduces-digital-rupee-erupee-as-the-new-and-secure-inr-payment-method-302209775.html
🔔 The Bahamas Takes a New Crypto Law Step 1.5 Years After FTX Collapse !
The Bahamas has passed the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act, 2024 (DARE 2024), enhancing regulations for digital assets and cryptocurrency markets. This law builds on the 2020 DARE Act, introducing stricter investor protections, disclosure requirements, and a stablecoin framework while prohibiting algorithmic stablecoins. It aims to address challenges and restore confidence in the Bahamas' financial sector following the FTX collapse in 2022.
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🔔 UAE Residents Gain Ability to Trade Crypto Directly via Bank Accounts !
Crypto exchange M2 has launched a new feature allowing UAE residents to buy and sell Bitcoin and Ether directly with dirhams. The integration supports trading and transactions between local currency and cryptocurrencies, enhancing accessibility and bridging traditional finance with virtual assets.
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/m2-exchange-uae-aed-to-crypto
🔔 SEC Accuses Nader Al-Naji of Fraud and Unregistered Crypto Asset Securities Offering !
The SEC has charged Nader Al-Naji with a multi-million-dollar crypto fraud involving BitClout. Al-Naji raised over $257 million through unregistered sales, misled investors, and used $7 million for personal expenses. He falsely claimed BitClout was decentralized, using the pseudonym "Diamondhands." The SEC and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York have filed charges against him.
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https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024-91
🔔 SEC to Amend Binance Complaint, Avoiding Immediate Ruling on Token Securities Status !
The SEC plans to amend its complaint against Binance, potentially avoiding a court ruling on whether tokens like Solana (SOL) are securities. This move follows a court order for the SEC and Binance to propose a schedule for further proceedings. The SEC's intended amendments may extend beyond the issue of Third-Party Tokens, according to Binance.
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https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67474542/253/securities-and-exchange-commission-v-binance-holdings-limited/
🔔 One Trading Secures Dutch License, Brings EU Crypto Futures Onshore !
One Trading, a Netherlands-based digital asset exchange, received an Organized Trading Facility license from the Dutch Financial Markets Authority. This allows the exchange to offer onshore crypto futures trading in Europe, becoming the first regulated European derivatives exchange open to retail clients.
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🔔 US Government Transfers $2 Billion in Silk Road Bitcoin !
The U.S. government moved over $2 billion worth of seized Bitcoin from the Silk Road marketplace to an unknown wallet, according to Arkham Intelligence. This comes after former President Donald Trump proposed creating a national "strategic Bitcoin stockpile" and stopping the sale of seized Bitcoin if re-elected. The government's plans for the transferred Bitcoin are still unknown.
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🔔 Ethereum ETF Launch Attracts $2.2 Billion in Inflows: CoinShares !
The launch of spot-based Ether ETFs has driven substantial inflows, with new ETFs attracting $2.2 billion and a 542% increase in ETH ETPs, according to CoinShares. However, these gains were offset by $285 million in net outflows from incumbent funds, including Grayscale’s $1.5 billion trust.
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https://etp.coinshares.com/knowledge/market-activity/fund-flows-29-07-24
🔔 Casper Network Suspends Operations Following Security Breach !
Casper Network, known for decentralized applications, experienced a security breach, prompting a temporary halt of operations. The Casper team, along with validators, suspended the network to mitigate the impact and prevent exploitation. The Casper Association, Casper Labs, and validators are collaboratively working to resolve the issue.
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https://x.com/Casper_Network/status/1817567910275014748
🔔 Senator Lummis Proposes U.S. Purchase 1M Bitcoin to Reduce National Debt !
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis plans to introduce legislation to establish a "strategic bitcoin reserve" to reduce national debt by purchasing 1 million BTC over five years, to be held for at least 20 years. She compared the initiative to the Louisiana Purchase. At current prices, the bitcoin would be worth around $68 billion.
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🔔 JUST IN: Trump Declares USA Will Be Crypto Capital, Bitcoin to Be Mined, Minted, and Made in America: Bitcoin 2024 !
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🔔 WazirX Introduces Fund Recovery Plan Following $230M Hack !
Indian crypto exchange WazirX announced a socialized loss strategy to address the recent cyberattack that resulted in a $230 million theft, impacting 45% of user funds. WazirX will allow users immediate access to 55% of their assets while locking the remaining 45% in Tether-equivalent tokens, aiming for a fair and swift recovery process.
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https://x.com/WazirXIndia/status/1817017630877974650
🔔 Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame Seeks Postponement of Prison Date Following Dog Attack !
Former FTX executive Ryan Salame's lawyers have requested to delay his prison sentence from August 29 to October 13 due to urgent surgery after a dog attack. Salame, who was sentenced to seven and a half years for criminal charges, sustained a severe face injury from a German Shepherd on June 29. He pled guilty to unlawful political contributions and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/307867/former-ftx-exec-ryan-salame-asks-to-push-back-prison-date-following-dog-attack
🔔 Morpho Raises $50M in Funding Round Led by Ribbit Capital !
Morpho, a decentralized lending protocol, secured $50 million in a strategic funding round led by Ribbit Capital, with participation from a16z crypto, Coinbase Ventures, Variant, Pantera, and others. The firm's valuation was not disclosed, and it previously raised $18 million in 2022.
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🔔 US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $299,000 in Net Inflows, Ethereum ETFs Experience $77 Million in Outflows !
On Wednesday, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw modest net inflows of $299,000, driven by BlackRock IBIT's $20.99 million and Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust’s $18 million inflows. Conversely, spot Ethereum ETFs faced significant net outflows of $77.21 million, with Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) leading with $133.33 million in outflows. Total trading volume for spot Bitcoin ETFs remained at $1.37 billion.
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🔔 Lympid Announces IDO On Polkastarter !
Lympid will conduct an IDO for its native token, $LYP, on Polkastarter. The $LYP token will be priced at $0.12 per unit, with a total supply of 100 million tokens and a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $12 million. The IDO date is yet to be announced, and 50% of the tokens will be distributed at the Token Generation Event (TGE).
Lympid is a platform for real-world assets (RWA) that offers a regulatory-compliant platform established in Europe for issuing and trading RWA. Users can invest in assets like horses, art, luxury watches, US Treasuries, and premium real estate through an easy-to-use app.
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🔔 XRP Jumps 7% Amid Ripple-SEC Settlement Speculation and $600M Token Unlock !
XRP has jumped 7% to over 64 cents, driven by optimism over a potential settlement in Ripple's SEC lawsuit and a major scheduled token unlock. The SEC's recent move to amend its complaint against Binance, possibly impacting various tokens, has further fueled market interest. XRP's trading volume is notably high in South Korea.
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https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/07/31/xrp-surges-7-amid-ripple-sec-settlement-hopes-600m-token-unlock/
🔔 Starknet-Based ZKX Protocol Shuts Down Due to Lack of Users !
The ZKX Protocol, a social derivatives trading platform on Starknet, has shut down due to a lack of economic viability. Founder Eduard Jubany Tur cited minimal user engagement, reduced trading volumes, and insufficient daily revenue to cover server expenses as reasons for the closure.
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🔔 Russia Considers Legalizing Crypto for International Payments !
Russia is set to legalize cryptocurrency for international payments amid Western sanctions. The State Duma will review a law allowing crypto settlements, with approval expected soon. Russia's central bank aims to start crypto-based cross-border payments by the end of 2024, reversing its previous stance against crypto.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/30/russia-considers-legalizing-crypto-as-a-form-of-payment-amid-sanctions.html
🔔 Citron Founder Denies Fraud Allegations in Short Selling Case !
Andrew Left, founder of Citron Research, has pleaded not guilty to securities fraud charges. A Los Angeles federal court set a $4 million unsecured bond and a $1 million collateralized bond, which Left must post by August 5. Deemed a flight risk due to his substantial assets, Left was ordered to surrender his passport and faces restrictions on large financial transactions and trading activities.
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🔔 Ta-Da App Launches on Apple and Android with Exciting Offers !
The Ta-da app has launched on both Apple and Android platforms. To commemorate the launch, the app is offering a $100K AirDrop for beta testers, a $50K weekly prize pool booster, and introducing a new integrated shop. Additionally, there will be buybacks and burns based on platform activity, and a new referral system has been implemented.
Ta-da, a Web3 platform, facilitates the collection of voice data for training AI models. It connects businesses needing such data with individuals willing to record and verify their voices. Users earn tokens on the platform as a reward for their contributions.
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🔔 Elon Musk Declares: "I Won't Be Promoting Crypto" !
Elon Musk, in a podcast, mentioned the merit in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. He expressed a fondness for Dogecoin, citing his love for "dogs and memes." Musk clarified that he doesn't intend to promote any crypto seriously and would only do so in a joking manner.
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🔔 Crypto Projects to Unlock Nearly $1.5 Billion in Tokens in August, Including $609 Million in XRP !
In August, nearly $1.5 billion in crypto tokens will be unlocked. This includes 1 billion XRP tokens worth $609 million on August 1, released by Ripple. Avalanche and Wormhole will also unlock $449 million combined, with Wormhole releasing 600 million tokens valued at $180.5 million on August 3.
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🔔 Swiss Regulator FINMA Proposes New Rules for Stablecoin Issuers !
FINMA proposed new guidelines classifying stablecoin issuers as financial intermediaries, requiring AML compliance and depositor protection measures. This aims to enhance regulatory oversight and mitigate financial risks.
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🔔 Cantor Fitzgerald Launches $2B Bitcoin Financing Business !
Billionaire Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, announced the launch of a $2 billion Bitcoin lending program at Bitcoin 2024. Lutnick expressed strong support for the cryptocurrency community, linking his personal losses during 9/11 to his commitment to Bitcoin. The program will offer leverage to Bitcoin owners, signaling a bullish move for financial institutions and the market.
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🔔 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Pledges Three Bitcoin Executive Orders at Bitcoin 2024 Event !
U.S. Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has proposed issuing executive orders to transfer 200,000 Bitcoin held by the U.S. government to the Treasury, mandate daily purchases of 550 Bitcoin until reaching a 4 million BTC reserve, and declare Bitcoin-to-dollar transactions non-taxable.
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https://x.com/AutismCapital/status/1816677374219682165
🔔 Federal Reserve Board Ends Enforcement Action Against Silvergate !
The Federal Reserve Board ended enforcement actions against Silvergate Bank on July 26, 2024, after it successfully wound down operations and reimbursed customers. Silvergate collapsed in March 2023 due to financial instability and the fallout from FTX's collapse. Despite federal oversight during liquidation, some stakeholders filed lawsuits. CEO Alan Lane and other executives resigned in August 2023.
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